Goodness, it’s been getting cold, then a warm snap, and then BOOM, cold again here in Kansas. I’m shivering, it seems, all day. Thankfully, while not getting too hot, the computer adds a little bit of warmth. Too bad it’s not a laptop, or I’d have a nice built-in little heater.

At least the cold gives me a nice excuse to stay inside and scrap. I can scrap about my hope for the warmer temperatures, and my dreams for how I want to spend my Spring Break. Can you BELIEVE how fast January is going? We’re already at the LAST Fresh Baked newsletter for January. There’s some big news coming MONDAY, so keep an eye out for that, but next Friday will be February 01! :O I’m not so sure how I feel about this time going by so fast. I’m ready for a break from it. Who’s with me?

Well, nothing I can do about it for now. Instead, I’ll just spend my time ogling over the beautiful layouts that I’m finding in the gallery. I always have the hardest time choosing which ones to showcase. I love the struggle though! It makes it fun!! This week, I chose one layout using the Hopes and Dreams buffet and two using the new January Monthly Mix, Winter Romance. It’s such a beautiful and sweet kit! I can’t get enough of it personally!

This beautiful layout was created by scrapjrlgcp. I just love the naked baby bum. Such a sweet and happy little boy! That grin is just infectious!

Another layout by scrapjrlgcp. I swear I didn’t know it when I chose them. I didn’t even LOOK at the creators of the layouts. I just saw the GORGEOUS blend and I had to share it!

A layout from sladd79054. I chose this because I know that face. I’ve seen that face on my own son. The cluster work on this is just amazing. So beautifully done. I’m super jealous because I cannot cluster like that!

Before I get to the beautiful new goodies, I just want to remind you about the Retirement Sale happening at Gingerscraps.

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Retirement-Sale-Jan-15-25/

https://store.gingerscraps.net/January-free-with-purchase.html

KIT: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fish-In-A-Bowl-KIT.html
BORDERS: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fish-In-A-Bowl-BORDERS.html
BORDER TEMPLATES: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fish-In-A-Bowl-BORDER-TEMPLATES.html
CLUSTERS: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fish-In-A-Bowl-CLUSTERS.html
CLUSTER TEMPLATES: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fish-In-A-Bowl-CLUSTER-TEMPLATES.html
DECO PAGE TEMPLATES: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fish-In-A-Bowl-DECO-PAGE-TEMPLATES.html
BUNDLE: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fish-In-A-Bowl-BUNDLE.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/VM-metal-alpha.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Metal-Charms-Alpha.html

Kit https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fit-4-Life-Kit.html
Krafties https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fit-4-Life-Krafties.html
Word bits https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fit-4-Life-Wordbits.html
Alpha https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fit-4-Life-Alpha.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Project-2013-February-Mega-Stash.html

Alpha Add-On: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Project-2013-February-Alpha-Pack-AddOn.html
Quick Pages: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Project-2013-February-QuickPages.html
Journal Cards: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Project-2013-February-Journal-Cards.html
WordArt: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Project-2013-February-WordArt-Pack.html
Flair Pack: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Project-2013-February-Flair-Pack.html
Cluster Pack: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Project-2013-February-Cluster-Pack.html
Facebook Timeline Covers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Project-2013-February-Facebook-Timeline-Covers.html

Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Get-Well-Soon-Kit.html
PreDeco Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Get-Well-Soon-PreDeco-Papers.html
Border Clusters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Get-Well-Soon-Border-Clusters.html
WordBits: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Get-Well-Soon-WordBits.html
Extra Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Get-Well-Soon-Extra-Papers.html
Templates: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Get-Well-Soon-12×12-Temps-CU-Ok.html
WordArt: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Get-Well-Soon-WordArt-Pack.html
Flair Pack: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Get-Well-Soon-Flair-Pack.html
Alpha Add-On: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Get-Well-Soon-Alpha-Pack-AddOn.html
QP Album: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Get-Well-Soon-QuickPage-Album.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/CU-Grungy-Edges-two.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Love-Is-Homemade-Collab.html

fun and retro: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fun-and-Retro.html
fun and retro {clusters}: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fun-and-Retro-clusters.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Family-Ties-Forever.html

Caves kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Caves.html
Life Inspired #4 Templates: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Life-Inspired-Templates-4.html

Oh, and before you go, another awesome sale you should check out:

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Buy-My-Store.html

You’ve only got a few more days for this deal! Sale ends January 31st.

I think that’s it. I have to go do some planning for my Girl Scouts meeting. We missed a meeting because of the flu running through the whole school like mad, and I have to figure out how to combine two meetings into one without overwhelming the littles! They’re only Daisies. See you Monday for that important announcement and see you next Friday with a whole new round of new things!

Have a great weekend!

Oh man, oh man! I am so excited! Christmas is just around the corner. Hanukkah is currently happening. There are so many wonderful things, holiday-wise, going on! I work with the Girl Scouts (I’m a Daisy leader, in fact), and this weekend, we’re making ornaments and going to nom on some delicious cake balls. I’m excited, even though they’re calling for rain instead of snow.

The lack of snow is made tolerable by the amazing layouts I’m seeing in the gallery though. I’m amazed, each week, as I go in, and try and pick out just a few layouts that I just adore. All of you, those who share your layouts with us, are amazing, and create just the most beautiful layouts! Thank you!

Created by Tree City. Oh I love the Bokeh! Seriously adore the bokeh. Jealous of it as well, 😀

Created by missdamsel. I love the snowflakes down the sides! It adds such a beautiful contrast to the layout.

Created by jenevang. First I saw the beautiful amazing blend. And then the beautiful clustering. So absolutely gorgeous!

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Good Morning, Gingerscraps fans! In the States, yesterday was Thanksgiving, the day of remembering all that we are thankful for.

We are so lucky to be a part of this world, one that allows us to connect with someone so easily via the internet. I’m so thankful that I have friends that I have “met”, and I love each and every single one of them. I’m quite sure you have friends you feel the same way about.

The Monthly Mix for November is “Friendship” and the Attitude of Gratitude buffet really just meshes so well. I decided to choose two buffet layouts and a third being from the Monthly Mix.

A beautiful timeline created by dodgeladee. I love the use of just the blues and the sunflowers!

Created by jbdolfin. I love the cluster work. It’s just gorgeous!

Created by chigirl. I just love the way the little banner word arts are used, and the amazing clusters!

In the States, the day after Thanksgiving is full of lots of frantic shopping and great deals! Everyone is exhausted, and in dire need of some coffee and sweet treats. Gingerscraps knows all about that, so we’re having a nice little sale to help give you that boost you might need!

I cannot wait to see what’s going to be for sale. I don’t know. I really don’t! I know some kits I’m dying to have, and I hope to see them in there!

There are a lot of sales going on! Not just the Coffee Shop. Lots of designers are having sales for this weekend, as well. Make sure you check them out!

There’s more to be grateful about! There’s a new FWP grab bag. This month, it was created by Terra, of Sugar Kissed Designs. It’s just beautiful!

https://store.gingerscraps.net/November-Free-With-Purchase.html

Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Be-Afraid-Kit.html
Borders: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Be-Afraid-Borders.html
Embossed Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Be-Afraid-Embossed-papers.html
Journaling: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Be-Afraid-Journaling.html
Pieces of Fear: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Be-Afraid-Pieces-of-fear.html
Stacked Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Be-Afraid-Stacked-papers.html
Worn Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Be-Afraid-mbossed-papers.html

KIT: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Touch-of-Tanzanite-KIT.html
CLUSTERS: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Touch-of-Tanzanite-CLUSTERS.html
CLUSTER TEMPLATES: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Touch-of-Tanzanite-CLUSTER-TEMPLATES.html
PRE-DECO PAGES: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Touch-of-Tanzanite-PRE-DECO-PAGES.html
QUICK PAGES: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Touch-of-Tanzanite-QUICK-PAGES.html
TEMPLATES: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Touch-of-Tanzanite-TEMPLATES.html
BUNDLE: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Touch-of-Tanzanite-BUNDLE.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Prehistoric-Playtime.html

Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Grey-Bliss-kit.html
Bundle: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Grey-Bliss_bundle.html
Clusters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Grey-Bliss-clusters.html
Pre-deco papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Grey-Bliss-preDeco-papers.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Color-Play-4-Red-Papers-by2amdesigns.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Color-Play-4-Elements-by2amdesigns.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Color-Play-4-Blue-Papers-by2amdesigns.html

Alphas: https://store.gingerscraps.net/December-Days-Alphas-2-by-Adorable-Pixels.html
QuickPages: https://store.gingerscraps.net/December-Days-Quick-Pages-by-Adorable-Pixels.html
Tinsel: https://store.gingerscraps.net/December-Days-Tinsel-by-Adorable-Pixels.html

Bundle: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Holiday-Joy-Bundle.html
Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Holiday-Joy.html
Clusters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Holiday-Joy-Clusters.html
Stacked Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Holiday-Joy-Stacked-Papers.html
QuickPages: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Holiday-Joy-Quick-Pages.html

Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Silent-Night-Kit.html
PreDeco Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Silent-Night-PreDeco-Paper-Pack.html
Border Clusters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Silent-Night-Border-Clusters.html
Extra Paper: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Silent-Night-Extra-Paper-Pack.html
Alpha Add-on: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Silent-Night-Alpha-Pack-AddOn.html
Shimmer Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Silent-Night-Shimmer-Sheets.html
WordArt: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Silent-Night-WordArt.html
Templates: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Silent-Night-12×12-Temps-CU-Ok.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/My-Shelf-Elf-Kit.html

Plan It Christmas: https://store.gingerscraps.net/PlanIt-Christmas.html
30 Days of Thankful 12×12: https://store.gingerscraps.net/30-Days-of-Thankful-12×12-Temps-CU-Ok.html
30 Days of Thankful 5×7 Horizontal: https://store.gingerscraps.net/30-Days-of-Thankful-5×7-Horizontal-Album.html
30 Days of Thankful 5×7 Vertical: https://store.gingerscraps.net/30-Days-of-Thankful-5×7-Vertical-Album.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/ConniePrince/

Series 1: https://store.gingerscraps.net/All-Grunged-Up-edgy-1.html
Series 2: https://store.gingerscraps.net/All-Grunged-Up-edgy-2.html
Series 3: https://store.gingerscraps.net/All-Grunged-Up-edgy-3.html
Series 4: https://store.gingerscraps.net/All-Grunged-Up-edgy-4.html

It’s officially safe to start singing the Christmas carols, and blasting them through your speakers. If you don’t celebrate Christmas, let us know what you do! Maybe a designer will be able to fulfill your holiday wishes with a kit!

Oh my. Do I have so much to be thankful and grateful for right now. My son needed glasses. Have you ever priced those? I’m thankful that we have insurance that covered all but $5 of his exam. I wish it would have covered more for his glasses, but I am so thankful that I was able to get them for him. I am also so thankful for the friends that I have surrounded around me. Without them, I do not know where exactly I would be in life.

Speaking of friends, this week, a new monthly mix is being released. Inspired Designs, Kathy Winters, Pixelily Designs, Roseytoes, and Z Pink Boudoir Designs worked together on this amazing new collab! It is just perfect for all friendships.

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Monthly-Mix-Friendship.html

The CT really loved playing with the kit. They were raving over it. You don’t have to take my word for it. Just look at some of the layouts they’ve created!

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